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efficiently and effectively. Manager Carroll provides tables showing a summary of expenses for fiscal year 2013 -14, a summary of Equitable Sharing Activity for fiscal year 2013 -14, and a cash flow analysis through fiscal year 2018 -19, and gives an explanation of the data. Chief Rojas explains that the Federal Government has new rules regarding seizing asset forfeiture funds. The Santa Ana Police Department's narcotic unit is part of a regional task force which includes agents from FBI and DEA; therefore, the Police Department will not be affected by this change. 6. Santa Ana Volunteer Hourly Contributions 2014 Report (Discuss Santa Ana Police Department's volunteer program.) — Chief Rojas {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 111 Chief Rojas has a handout titled "Santa Ana Police Department — 2014 Volunteer Hours." Chief Rojas explains how important the volunteer program is to the Police Department and the City. There are 12 chaplains of various denominations who provide spiritual support to both members of the community and victims of crime, as well as to members of the Police Department. Volunteers in police service (SAVE) donated over 4800 hours of time. The Santa Ana radio teamwork special events, assisting with lost children and other matters. In 2014, over 7100 hours of time was donated by volunteers. Chief Rojas thanks the volunteers for their important service to the City. 7. Homeless Check -In Center (Update on the check -in center and property storage facilities.) — Sr. Management Asst. Alma Flores {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d} Senior Management Assistant Alma Flores has a handout with the most current information regarding the check -in center for the homeless. There are four options discussed: 1) OCTA indicated that extending restroom hours at the Transit Terminal (SATT) would require an amendment to the existing agreement that is cost prohibitive. 2) The County of Orange will not be seeking an amendment from the Board of Supervisors to extend the public restroom hours until the incoming Board has an opportunity to be briefed on the overall Civic Center plans. 3) OCTA is not in favor of advancing the proposed use of the SATT facility beyond a public restroom at this time, pending sale of the property. 4) City staff approached the owner of 520 W. Santa Ana Blvd. as a possible check -in center. This is located between Everest College and County of Orange offices. The City will continue to evaluate option No. 4. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS On Item No. 2, Geographic Policing: Chairman Benavides commented that this deployment model can enhance Community Oriented Policing.